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BERGEN 250 ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL BERGEN STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR AT OVERPECK COUNTY PARK

County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen 250 Initiative are excited to announce that Bergen County’s 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular will return this July 4th at Overpeck County Park. All are invited to attend this patriotic afternoon of family fun which will include live music, children’s activities, over 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, and stunning fireworks to conclude the evening over Overpeck Creek.

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NJ TRANSIT & NYNJ FIFA Host Committee Announce Regional Stadium Mobility Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 20, 2026 NJ TRANSIT & NYNJ FIFA Host Committee Announce Regional Stadium Mobility Plan Host Committee and NJ TRANSIT to Serve as Primary Transportation Providers, with PANYNJ, MTA, NJDOT, NJTA, and Amtrak Supporting Bi-Regional Operations Official Host Committee New York New Jersey Stadium Shuttle Tickets On Sale Today for Match Ticket Holders…

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BERGEN COUNTY TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Department of Human Services announce that the County’s Division of Senior Services/ADRC will host its Annual Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the 5th Floor Public Meeting Room of the County Administration Building.

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BERGEN COUNTY REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROUNDTABLE SERIES TO FOCUS ON THE 1780 BATTLE AT OLD PARAMUS CHURCH

Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen invite the public and media to attend the fourth installation of the Spring 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM at the Bergen County Administration Building’s Multipurpose Room, 1st Floor, 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack.

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BERGEN COUNTY ZOO CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH 18TH ANNUAL PARTY FOR THE PLANET

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department are excited to announce the 18th annual Party for the Planet on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, from 10am-4:30am at the Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun County Park in Paramus.

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‘UNITED WE SERVE BERGEN’ LAUNCHES AHEAD OF AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Bergen 250 Initiative, today announced the launch of United We Serve Bergen, a countywide Week of Service taking place April 18–26, 2026, as part of the County’s broader commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary.

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REMINDER – BERGEN COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND INTENT TO APPLY DUE MARCH 27th

The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Land Management, announces the 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program.

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BERGEN COUNTY GOLF SEASON BACK IN FULL SWING

Bergen County Executive, James Tedesco III, and the Board of Commissioners, are excited to announce that all Bergen County-owned and operated golf courses are open for play!

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BERGEN COUNTY HONORS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

On Thursday, March 12, the County of Bergen celebrated Women’s History Month with a ceremony at Two Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack, in partnership with the Bergen County Department of Human Services, the Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women, and the Junior Commission on the Status of Women.

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BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES RAMADAN WITH GRAND IFTAR AND CRESCENT LIGHTING

PHOTO RELEASE: March 10, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Derek Sands DSands@bergencountynj.gov   BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES RAMADAN WITH GRAND IFTAR AND CRESCENT LIGHTING Recognizes the Month of Ramadan and the Contributions of Bergen County’s Muslim Community Above: Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman…

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